The ref. 1003’s look only can give you a more modern feel, more solid, and more ‘tool’. This one has got a nice subtle sunburst dial; multi-faceted hour markers with 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions finished like mini doorstops; strong baton styled hands.
As a descendant of the calibre 1030, inside this piece beats the calibre 1570 which was updated with newer technology at the time like free-sprung Breguet hairspring, higher frequency, etc.
The masculine engine-turned bezel of the watch makes it not just distinctive comparing to the often-seen fluted one, but also more resistant to wear and tear for daily use.
BEZEL | Stainless steel |
CASE | Stainless steel |
DIAMETRE | 34 mm |
THICKNESS | 11.5 mm |
LUG WIDTH & LUG TO LUG | 19 mm & 39.5 mm |
DIAL | Sunburst dial |
BUCKLE | Folding clasp |
BRACELET | Oyster bracelet |
MOVEMENT | Automatic movement |
CRYSTAL | Plexiglass |
YEAR | 1966 (13xxxxx – hard to read) |
ACCESSORIES | No |